CHICAGO | Chicago Spire | 610 M / 2,000 FT | 150 FLOORS | NEVER BUILT

[andydie]

Hiya Spirefriends and Spirefans,

after a while it was time again for a new update video for the awesome Spire:

http://de.youtube.com/watch?v=2GOySS23H6I

Music: R.I.O. - Shine On (Mondo Remix)

Make sure to watch it in High Quality for the full experience. Enjoy

PS: Thought that uplifting song would lighten up some of our fellow posters moods

[vanhenrik]

are they waiting for the new cuntraktor ?
or wats going on ?

[BVictor1]

Originally Posted by vanhenrik

are they waiting for the new cuntraktor ?
or wats going on ?

Vanhenrik!

You really, really need to read people's posts before you ask the same questions.

No general contractor has been chosed yet, or if they have, the name hasn't been released.

Utility work is supposed to begin by months end.

[andydie]

Originally Posted by BVictor1

Vanhenrik!

You really, really need to read people's posts before you ask the same questions.

No general contractor has been chosed yet, or if they have, the name hasn't been released.

Utility work is supposed to begin by months end.

thanx Victor for your patience and your really solid infos about the Project. Some people 1st need to read the infos on here and 2ndly have to take the size of the project into account before rushing to conclusions. Good example the Freedom Tower. After all this time its just reached street level. Projects as big as these need TIME, Planning and you have to find contractors who are able to do handle the tasks.

[SNT1]

Utility work? Beginning at the end of the month? Thanks for this info then, at least we finally have something to look forward to, a timetable or "time horizon" (i love that term). Better than not knowing what's gonna happen next while just staring at the same old hole (lol) for weeks.

Yeah, Freedom Tower was on this stage for years; it only looked busy because it's a big-ass site after all that encompasses the whole WTC complex, but the tower itself, stayed on the ground for a bit. I'm not so surprised that the Spire is taking long as well...

[jbr12]

Ummmmm... Bvictor told us about the utility work long ago and its been mentioned MANY times in people's responses.

People- Please take a few minutes to read up on the project a little bit... just a little bit! before posting and asking questions.

[BVictor1]

Originally Posted by andydie

thanx Victor for your patience and your really solid infos about the Project.

thanks. im working on the patience part. i've been told that i have the tendency to be an ass (which i don't think i am). so until people become down right stupid, ill try to be on my best behavior

[America 117]

Originally Posted by Don098

Is there any chance whatsoever that this project is getting scaled back a little bit in light of the current challenges and uncertainties? I really hope that isn't happening, but has that happened with other developments in the past that have reached snags at similar phases in the building's construction?

No I dont think there is such a chance at all, so dont worry!

[surfchicago]

I think Shelbourne updates a link for what's next on this project, but not sure how to find it. If anyone know's the link, can you post it?

[johnandahalf]

Originally Posted by BVictor1

There is no car traffic around the Spire other than a cab drop off I think.

Or limousines

Originally Posted by intrepidDesign

Any guesses as to what the chances are of that sweet pedestrian bridge being built?

But it doesn't even reach the south bank of the river! Looks dangerous. Just kidding...I hope they build it, too!

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[Beck4ABigChicago]

Originally Posted by BVictor1

thanks. im working on the patience part. i've been told that i have the tendency to be an ass (which i don't think i am). so until people become down right stupid, ill try to be on my best behavior

Let's all test Vic's patience and see how long he can last, I'll start.

Hey Vic, when does the utility work start

Ok, for real though, just to clear things up, I thought utility work had started in earnest a few weeks back. Was that utility work in the surrounding neighborhood (or maybe at the substation or something) and now we are looking forward to actual utility work on the site?

Also, and maybe a dumb question, does utility work include laying the groundwork for elevators or is that something that cannot be done until the underground parking structure has been completed?

[mersar]

Originally Posted by Beck4ABigChicago

Also, and maybe a dumb question, does utility work include laying the groundwork for elevators or is that something that cannot be done until the underground parking structure has been completed?

The elevator shafts will likely be part of the process during construction of the parkade itself. Utility work would be pretty much just getting the power, water, and sewage lines to where they will run into the building, or more specifically where they will end until the parkade is at least a floor or two down and they are brought the rest of the way into the parkade.

[ElmoreL]

To what extent does Mayor Daly and the part of Chicago city government in charge of development facilitate big deal negotiations like those between Kellaher and prospective general contractors for The Spire, especially with the decision about where to locate the 2016 Summer Olympics looming next year? Chicago is already magnificent, but having The Spire proceed smoothly might enhance its chances.

[zachary78]

Hey guys, calm down. Utility work can take about three months before you see anything happening. There are huge pipes for water and sewage that need to be brought to the site. The electricity is already done. Also, you may see this project rising up without a general contractor. The way things are going right now the Chicago Spire is getting bids on different jobs, but they have there own idea of the cost. So if they don't like the bids, they'll do the jobs themselves. So far they've saved millions of dollars of not purchasing the iron ahead, because international prices have fallen. So don't worry if you don't see anything major going on for the next few months. Just because we don't see it, it doesn't mean they are not working.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/24705371@N05/

[jjk1103]

Originally Posted by zachary78

Hey guys, calm down. Utility work can take about three months before you see anything happening. There are huge pipes for water and sewage that need to be brought to the site. The electricity is already done. Also, you may see this project rising up without a general contractor. The way things are going right now the Chicago Spire is getting bids on different jobs, but they have there own idea of the cost. So if they don't like the bids, they'll do the jobs themselves. So far they've saved millions of dollars of not purchasing the iron ahead, because international prices have fallen. So don't worry if you don't see anything major going on for the next few months. Just because we don't see it, it doesn't mean they are not working.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/24705371@N05/

..hey .........my kind of guy !!

[harryc]

From above



higer res
2007 series
2008 Q1 series
2008 Q2 series
2008 Q3 series



Air presssure pipe on the left, sump pump hose on the right.

[Mojava]

Originally Posted by zachary78

The way things are going right now the Chicago Spire is getting bids on different jobs, but they have there own idea of the cost. So if they don't like the bids, they'll do the jobs themselves.

Maybe I'm misinterpreting your statement but Shelbourne isn't a construction company. They still have to hire subs to do the work.

[Tom In Chicago]

Wouldn't Shelbourne hire the "general contractor" who then would hire the "subs"?

[BVictor1]

New signage

I just snapped this:

[cbotnyse]

^^ I hope they dont leave it like that!